How do I breastfeed in public?

I finally had my baby -- three weeks ago.  We're happily breastfeeding, and starting to venture out in public more and more.  At home, I have to get a specific pillow and have everything set up just so for comfort.  I want to be comfortable with bf-ing in public,  but I'm not going to drag around my pillow and whatever else I need.  Does anyone have any tips on positioning or just tips in general that make it easier?

They have these little slings that you can wear and breastfeed the little one at the same time. I always made sure I had a towle or blanket or something to cover up. I couldn't put it over my child because he HATED to have stuff over his face while he was BF. So, I would just wrap it around and have a little bit covering what wasn't hid by baby's head.

I agree with magicalmoon.  You Can be modest, and open about breastfeeding!  I also nursed openly and publicly (NEVER in a nasty public bathroom, eww).  I had a sling with me at all times, and then got an Ergo (very cool!)  If I felt I needed a little extra privacy while out shopping I would "try on clothes".  It's quiet, clean and private.   Honestly, I think our society needs to really acknowledge the fact that we are indeed, MAMMALS! Ha Ha

Feed the kid before you go out to avoid the public thing.  It's not a "just natural" thingy.  Breastfeeding is not the time to make social statements using the baby to get the point across to the public.  Be discreet, my wife always was.

Wow, you think feeding your sweet, innocent baby is "using" her/him???  I feel sorry for your children.

silly wifi-dude:  i'm not using the baby, i'm using my boobs.

I made my own invention....I took a ball cap and hung a blanket off strings connected to the rim of the cap....so I could see out, she couldn't pull it off us and I could easily see her and have my hands under the blanket with her. Anyone passing me could tell what I was doing, but it was VERY discreet. I wish I could make these and sell them......Anyone have suggestions for that?  I vreated this when I had to fly on a plane with her and I had to feed her on the plane with no privacy....worked great!!!!

Original Post by bier:

 I just know how people are and I know that some people don't appreciate public nursing.

 

 Screw other peeple!  Unless I am popping it out for all to see then it's none of their business if I am feeding my child by breast!  If my baby is hungry then she gets fed.  I bring a blanket with me everywhere we go (I have 3 other children whoare in school so we go out ALOT) to cover the actual boob.  But if someone has a problem with that then they can walk away...to a grocery store to buy some expensive formula if they are so concerned!  Lol.

Seriously, it's a beautiful healthy thing that I feel no shame for.  I remember being 20 with my 1st baby and popping it out on the train at the zoo!!  Covered of course  And I just took a flight with my then 2 month old and still breastfed with out giving anyone a heads up.  Different strokes I guess.

Original Post by magicalmoon:

I would never eat my lunch in the bathroom and  never subjected my baby to the smells and noises and germs that happen in a public restroom.

 

 Word!  The closest I have come to is if the bathroom also has a sitting area attached.  But, yeah, ew!